NASA Procedures and Guidelines
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NPR 8621.1 Eff. Date: June 02, 2000 Cancellation Date: February 11, 2004	NASA Procedures and Guidelines for Mishap Reporting, Investigating, and Recordkeeping
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           a) Freeze Hardware/Control Panels
           b) Collect Telemetry and Recordings
           c) Develop Witness Interview/Lists
           d) Assess Photography/Debris Mapping

2.        Form Mishap Investigation Board/Team

           a)          Select Appropriate Personnel........................................................................................................................................................____
                         i)          Technical, Operations, Management Expertise (as appropriate for the mishap)
                         ii)         Attitude, Ability, and Experience (variety)
                         iii)        Mishap Investigation Training/Experience
                         iv)        Independence
                         v)         Management Skill/Experience
                         vi)        Knowledge of Analytical Techniques (As Appropriate)

           b)          Provide Appropriate Workspace..................................................................................................................................................____
                         i)          Adequate Room
                         ii)         Bright Surroundings
                         iii)        Access to Adequate Telephones, VCR/Monitor, Close Circuit TV, Computer Workstations, Fax Machines,
                                     Copy Machines,  Overhead Projector
                         iv)        Storage Space for Documents
                         v)        Close to Mishap scene/organization

            c)          Provide Training for Use of Personal Protective Equipment (i.e., Respiratory Protection, Full Body Suits) if Necessary
                         to Support Mishap Investigation Needs. ......................................................................................................................................____

3.         Collect Initial Mishap Information .............................................................................................................................................................____

            a)          People Information
                          i)         Witness Lists
                          ii)        Initial Witness Statements
                          iii)       Status of Injured, etc. (As Required)
                          iv)       Personnel Training, Qualification, Certification Records

            b)          Hardware/Facility Information
                         i)         Facility/Hardware History & Modification
                         ii)        As Built Drawings, Schematics, Wire Lists, Assembly Drawings, Blueprints, etc.
                         iii)       Inspection/Certification/Acceptance Test Records for Actual Hardware and/or Like Hardware
                         iv)       Waivers & Deviations Requested/Approved

            c)          Data
                         i)         Flight/Test Data
                         ii)        Audio/Video Recordings
                         iii)       Telemetry Data
                         iv)       Checklists/Procedures in Use
                         v)        Background Data
                                    (1) SOP's, GOP's
                                    (2) Operating Plans
                                    (3) Management Plans
                                    (4) Previous Analyses (FMEA, Hazard Analyses, etc.)
                                    (5) Mishap History (DR's, Corrective Action Requests, Interim Mishap Reports, Close Calls, Open Hazards, etc.)

4.         Brief Mishap Investigation Board/Team of Status, Information Collected, Ground Rules, Needs, and Requirements .....................................____

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